--- description: Review of ZWCAD Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: ZWCAD | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [3D Architecture Software](/directory/4314/3d-architecture/software) > [ZWCAD](/software/298759/zwcad) # ZWCAD Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/298759/zwcad Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/298759/zwcad?page=2) > ZWCAD is a fast, powerful, and compatible 2D CAD solution for architects, designers, and engineers in the AEC and manufacturing industries. Its unparalleled compatibility and compelling price make it the best alternative to expensive subscription-based CAD solutions. Its lightning-fast performance, innovative features, and a complete set of tools enable professionals to bring their creative visions to life effortlessly. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 18 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 18 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ZWSOFT - **Location**: Guangzhou, China - **Founded**: 1997 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$899.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Check out ZWSOFT Store to learn more about ZWCAD pricing information. Link: https://www.zwsoft.com/store - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland and 55 more ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Imaging - API - Annotations - Architectural Symbol Library - Automatic Formatting - BIM Modeling - Bills of Material - CAD Tools - Collaboration Tools - Comparison View - Configurable Workflow - Content Library - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Design Management - Document Management - Document Storage - Drafting ## Integrations (4 total) - AUTOFLUID - AutoTURN - TcpMDT Professional - Windchill ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4314/3d-architecture/software) ## Related Categories - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4314/3d-architecture/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4707/architectural-cad/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4384/3d-cad/software) - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Priced easily at 30% less than AutoCAD, what I like the most about this is it's compatibility with importing and exporting AutoCAD dwgs and its overall performance with basic and 3D design functions. The interface is pretty similar to AutoCAD and hence minimizes any learning curve. > > **Cons**: They don't provide a free reader like AutoCAD. Since licenses are bound to machines, we cannot easily open our drawings in a read-only format on other machines and laptops during client discussions. > > We are very happy with using ZWCAD for all our drawing and drafting needs. It is one of the best alternatives to AutoCAD and somehow it doesn't even slow down the machine (like how AutoCAD does). The only drawback - lack of a viewer. ----- ### "We changed to zwcad from autocad" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *19 March 2024* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It does literally more than autocad for less than half price. > > **Cons**: Some questions that we make to the support are not answered. ----- ### "Lower cost CAD program" — 3.0/5 > **Richard** | *15 August 2023* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: As a former AutoCad user, it was critical to not need to learn a new program. ZWCad looks nearly identical. > > **Cons**: Several annoying bugs. System crashes after too many zooms, copies an object at times instead of moving it, layer control page requires a magnifying glass to read, autosave often doesn't work as they say, text edit overwrites existing text at times instead of adding to it. > > As a sole practitioner with small budget, I needed a CAD program that was affordable and compatible with those used by others in the profession. ----- ### "Wonderful CAD Software" — 5.0/5 > **Sudhanshu** | *13 June 2023* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Wonderful Tool like Smart Mouse, Smart Plot, file compare tool for automatic modification review, Flexi Blocks > > **Cons**: Not find anything wrong as working smoothly. > > We increase 80% efficiency of our users along with my own work. Reduced the cost of Required Hardwarw ----- ### "Good tool for 2D designing drafting and less expensive" — 4.0/5 > **Saurabh** | *16 January 2023* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The commands use in the ZwCAD are comman like autocad, so its easy to use and anyone can use this software for 2D design. > > **Cons**: Some features are complicated in ZwCAD compare to other product. Exporting in any format is minor hard ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/298759/zwcad?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/298759/zwcad) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data